Updated October 2026
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American state name
"people of the west wind"
Cool and breezy, Kansas is a rare geographical name, given to fourteen girls in a recent year. Known as the Sunflower State, Kansas is associated with rolling hills, vast prairies, and The Wizard of…
Variation of Sekani, Sekani, Tumbuka
"people on the rocks; laugh"
Sekani was the fastest-rising boy name of 2019 thanks to the 2018 movie The Hate U Give . Naturally, it inspired some spinoffs, including Sakani, which has been used for girls and boys.
Russian, variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
Russian names , like Russian supermodels, are hot these days, at least they are when politics alow it. This is a strong way to make Nicholas new. More authentically spelled Nikolai.
German, Scandinavian variation of Nicholas, Greek
The enduring form of Nicholas in countries that speak predominantly Germanic languages.
African
"people who speak Maa"
Masai may have a modern air around it, however, it is likely inspired by the name of the Maasai people, who live in Kenya and Tanzania. As such, the name translates to "people who speak Maa".…
German; English, from Greek
Nicola, an elegant Latinate feminization of Nicholas, has long been standard issue for English girls but for some reason has never voyaged across the Atlantic, which we consider a pity, especially as…
Diminutive of Nikola
An international — much fresher — twist on Nicola.
American place name, Ute
"people of the mountains"
This would make a startling but likable choice; poet Dylan Thomas used it for a character in his play "Under Milk Wood."
English, Turkish
"noblewoman; country, world commander; ruler of the people"
A name with various origins, Elmira combines the sounds of multicultural Mira with the popular El- beginning. Despite this, the name is rarely heard in the US, though it does rank in the Top 100…
English
"people of victory; dark, black, coal"
An intriguing way to honor a Nicholas, an alternative to Colton, Colby, or Callum, and a rare last-name style choice, Coley may be one to consider. Country singer Cooper Alan and his wife Hally chose…
Croatian, Bulgarian, Czech and Greek form of Nicola, from Greek
German
"of the people"
American football player Adam Thielen has put this German surname on the first name list for baby boys in the US. It derives from Old High German thiot "people".
Kiowa, Native American
"principal people"
The Kiowa People are an Indigenous American tribe of the Great Plains. The exact derivation of their name has been lost, but most scholars agree it means "principal people." The Kiowa People have…
Ukrainian variation of Nicholas
This Ukrainian variation of classic Nicholas is pronounced like the more familiar Nikola, but with an M of course. Myko would be a cool and edgy nickname option.
Dutch variation of Nicholas, Greek
Georgian, from Greek
This Georgian variant of Nicholas gives the classic name an interesting edge with its cool -z ending.
Hebrew
"people of God"
There are four figures named Ammiel in the Bible. The most notable was the father of Bathsheba.
English surname
"people of victory; dark, black, coal; black bird"
A surname stye choice that could also work as a nickname, Coley may appeal to those who like Callie, Colby, and Carey, or anyone looking for an interesting way to honor a Nicole or a Nicholas.…
Place name, English form of Séliš, Salishan
"Salish people"
The Salishan are ingenious people from the Pacific North West, made up of four major groups who speak one of 23 Salishan languages. The name "Salish" is an anglicization of Séliš, the local name of…
A rare geographical option which was given to six boys and fourteen girls in a recent year, Kansas is known for its prairies, sunflowers, and barbeque food. Also associated with The Wizard of Oz and…